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Battery Hardware Test Engineer (Sunnyvale, CA)

Sunnyval, CA 94086

Posted: 06/19/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 617358 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Job Summary  Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Are you seeking to push the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Battery Engineering group, craft creative battery solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before. We work across subject areas to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new battery technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations. By collaborating with other product development groups, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what batteries can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world! 
In this role you will apply your skills as a test engineer to lead testing execution in coordination with other test engineers and technicians to validate battery packs for next generation consumer electronics. You will work with multi-functional teams to develop test process, complete tests, and analyze test results.
  Key qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering 
  • 2+ years of experience in testing in lab environment with understanding BMU protections.
  • Understanding of EE bench test equipment and use and appropriate application.
(Oscilloscopes, meters, data-loggers, power supplies, etc.)
  • Highly experienced in a lab setting, bringing a can-do attitude with a willingness to take ownership and drive results.
  • Relies on data to support technical decisions and ability to clearly explain technical issues.
  • Self-starter with excellent time management skills and curious spirit and willing to work in a fast pace team.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently under high pressure and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
  • Have a previous track record of successfully conducting tests - should also be able to process and summarize data.
  • Possess a high level of attention to details.
  • Familiarity with test platforms including Automated Test Equipment using data acquisition and instrumentation control software such as python or similar test scripting.
  Description
  • Complete battery EE level tests and provide accurate result report.
  • Generate critical metrics for day to day lab activities.
  • Reviews BMU schematics and layout to verify conformance and to determine testability. 
  • Conducts investigations and prepares reports to support investigations. 
  • Writes plans, co-develops procedures and analyzes data for validation activities. 
  • Running complex test setups using high accuracy test equipment. 
  • Troubleshooting equipment and sample issues, maintaining and solving test equipment problems as needed.
  • Use various types of measurement equipment to test batteries and cells. 

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Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.